STORYBOARD Dietary Supplements BACKGROUND The use of dietary

STORYBOARD Dietary Supplements

BACKGROUND The use of dietary supplements is a developing nutritional issue in the 21 st Century. It is important to understand the benefits and disadvantages of using dietary supplements in a balanced diet. It is also important to form your own view of the relevance of dietary supplements in a balanced diet.

TASK 1: MYTHS AND FACTS This task involves: Research the myths and facts associated with the use, production and laws of dietary supplements. Individually develop an A 4 poster that lists 10 myths and 10 facts. Here are some relevant websites: http: //ods. od. nih. gov/ http: //www. fda. gov/Food/Dietary. Supplements/default. htm http: //www. nccam. nih. gov/health/supplements/wiseuse. htm

TASK 2: EVALUATING A SUPPLEMENT This task involves: Using a word document evaluate a dietary supplement of your choice. Include in this evaluation the benefit and role, contraindications and cautions, dosage requirements, which groups in the community benefit from these or need these supplements and whether you would use this supplement in a balanced diet. Here are some relevant websites: http: //www. blackmores. com. au/products http: //www. swisse. com/ http: //www. naturesway. com. au/

TASK 3: FOR OR AGAINST This task involves: Using the internet work in groups of 2 or 3 people create a 1 minute power point presentation that argues FOR and AGAINST the use of dietary supplements in a balanced diet. To aid in this task examples include: FOR- benefits of using dietary supplements, affordability, convenience etc. Against- Problems associated with excess intake of nutrients, negatives of replacing vital nutrients from food